Experts

When you read a non-commercial blog, do you believe the writer is holding themselves out as an expert?

I read a comment left on Her's blog and that really made me think. When I write here, I'm sharing what I believe to be true but that doesn't mean that I think of myself as an expert nor does it mean that I am right. Smiles - well I'm right for my submissive and myself, but outside of that - your mileage may most certainly vary.

Relationships, as I commented on Her's blog, are a continuous exploration and really no one is an expert. I seldom read a non-commercial blog and think, "oh this person considers themself to be an expert". In a sense, each post begins with the implied "I think or I believe". We're just sharing our points of views and they're there for people to glean whatever they can and wish to from reading.

Unlike my YahooGroup, I don't seem to get many comments in spite of the fact that I know a large number of people are visiting daily (thanks, statcounter). I'm wondering if I'm presenting myself as an unapproachable "expert". Sure I like it when people agree with me (who doesn't?) but it doesn't matter to me if they do. Often, it's more fun for me if someone disagrees with me with reasonable, non-defensive, respectful debate. If you have a comment to leave here, feel free as long as it is respectful. I'm open to learning from the thoughts of others. Sometimes I'll agree, sometimes I'll disagree, but that isn't a personal thing. I like discussing things, don't you?